We argue that editorial independence, through robust practice of publication ethics and research integrity, promotes good science and prevents bad science. We elucidate the concept of research integrity, and then discuss the dimensions of editorial independence. Best practice guidelines exist, but compliance with these guidelines varies. Therefore, we make recommendations for protecting and strengthening editorial independence.

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保护和促进编辑独立性

我们认为，通过严格遵守出版道德和研究诚信，编辑独立可以促进良好的科学并防止不良科学。我们阐明研究诚信的概念，然后讨论编辑独立性的维度。存在最佳实践指南，但对这些指南的遵守情况各不相同。因此，我们提出保护和加强编辑独立性的建议。